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WR54 CJF

2004 Rover 45

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

78,045 mi
Last recorded78,045 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Rover 4549,972 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 CJF
MakeRover
Model45
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 78,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

trailing arm bushes perishing nearside and offside

Fail 1 May 2019 78,045 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

trailing arm bushes perishing nearside and offside

Pass 24 Apr 2018 75,552 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre cracking / perishing to block tread

Pass 25 Apr 2017 71,733 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank getting rusty

Fail 25 Apr 2017 71,733 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank getting rusty

Pass 12 May 2016 68,878 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight misting on both headlight lens

Fail 11 May 2016 68,878 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight misting on both headlight lens

Pass 29 Apr 2015 65,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 65,095 miles

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 May 2014 64,209 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 64,209 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 64,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 9 May 2013 63,531 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 62,399 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 60,274 miles

both rear centre trailing arm bushes deteriorating

coolant warning light lit

nearside front floor rusty

offside front suspension strut slightly damp with fluid

offside rear tyre worn out on edge [urgent replacement recommended]

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2010 52,458 miles

o/s front seatbelt clasp assembly incomplete

Fail 23 Dec 2010 52,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s front seatbelt clasp assembly incomplete

Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,080 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 35,003 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 26,008 miles

very slight bind o/s front brake

Fail 21 Dec 2007 26,008 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

very slight bind o/s front brake

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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WR54 CJF is a 2004 Rover 45 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 49,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WR54 CJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WR54 CJF registered?

WR54 CJF is a 2004 Rover 45, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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